We're Such Gaylords

Not that there's anything wrong with that...

Had a great 24 hours of holiday fun. I'm tired and a bit hungover so I'll be brief. I need a nap.

Walked around the harbor area. Lots of things have opened up since the summer, including the Westin, a Stonewall's Kitchen, CakeLove, Godiva, Swarovski, McCormick and Schmicks, and Rosa Mexicana. If you haven't been there--you need to go. Really cool and welcoming urban spaces. This is the harbor tree that they light every night.

You might know that they moved the sculpture "The Awakening" here from its old home in Hains Point. Its on a beachy area and the kids climb all over it. For once, the Tate family is well-in-hand.

This is the Gaylord tree hanging suspended from the 18 story atrium roof. Its glass and when it is lit up it is spectacular.

Connor and I went to their "Sweet Treat" event which they normally charge for or you get with a special package. We did neither---Bob just flirted with the girl at check in and she upgraded us for free. I swear, I married my father. At the event they play holiday movies and they give you all sorts of stuff to decorate these big gingerbread cookies while a pastry chef walks around and checks your work. Very fun.

Connor's idea: Heaven and Hell Cookies. Yes, that snowman has horns.

Lobby lights suspended 18 stories.

Watching the fountain show.

Some soaking wet fountain friends. I think that middle kid is repeating the devil theme? Notice Connor's sweater is on. He was smart enough to hand it to me before the show and said "Mom--here, this is nice one and I'm gonna get soaked.

In bed in our new Christmas jammies.

The indoor snowfall at 9:30pm was beautiful. I didn't get any pics of that, but it everyone was smiling and happy. We also had a great dinner at the Old Hickory Steakhouse. They have a cheese cave there with $10,000 worth of cheese. We did a 3 cheese sampler with a dry aged Gouda, a Pecorino, and a french goat cheese. Lovely. Bob had serious thoughts of knocking over the cheese sommelier and making off with the cart.

Tomorrow, its off to the new Smithsonian American History museum. I'd better rest up.